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Kerman University of Medical Sciences, International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 2(1), p. 137-142, 2013

DOI: 10.15171/ijhpm.2013.25

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Reasons for Discharge against Medical Advice: A Case Study of Emergency Departments in Iran

Journal article published in 2013 by Kaveh Noohi, Vahid Yazdi Feyzabadi, Samaneh Komsari, Nouzar Nakhaee, Vahid Yazdi Feyzabadi ORCID
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Abstract

Background: Incomplete hospitalization is the cause of disease relapse, readmission, and increase in medical costs. Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) in emergency department (ED) is critical for hospitals. This paper aims to explore the underlying reasons behind DAMA in ED of four teaching hospitals in Kerman, Iran.